What a way to farewell 2017 and welcome 2018 on a deluxe tour of the stunning South Island of New Zealand all in the company of like-minded solo travellers.

This trip is for the discerning traveller who appreciates the highest quality. You will travel on the Ultimate Coach, a full sized coach with a luxury fit out for a maximum of 20 travellers. This experience will redefine your opinion of a coach holiday.

Plus you will be pampered with premium accommodation and indulge in fabulous cuisine complemented with New Zealand’s highly distinctive wines across your 11 day journey of the South Island.

Inclusions

Return airfares from major cities (ex Australia)

Ultimate small group touring coach with 20 luxury leather reclining seats on a full size vehicle, 2 door access and panoramic windows

Roommates

Take advantage of great savings when you choose to share a room. Our roommate matching option means you can take advantage of the twin share room rate.

Age-matched holidays

All our trips are age-matched so it's more likely you will travel with other like-minded single travellers. Popular age groups include 40 to 59 years and 45 years & over.

Testimonials

Gems of China

September 2017

Jan, 57 yearsHunter Valley, NSW

Red Centre Discovery

June 2017

<p>'My holiday to the Red Centre was a very humbling experience. This holiday exceeded all my expectations. Being my first holiday as a solo traveller I was apprehensive, now I have had the experience I recommend it.'</p>

Sue, 51Kyogle, NSW

Discover Greece & The Islands

May 2017

<p>'My holiday to Greece exceeded my expectations. I learnt so much about the amazing ancient history of Greece, and it was as beautiful as I had imagined.There were a great mix of couples and singles on the tour and we all got on so well.'</p>

Kerrie, 52NSW

Bali Resort Escape

June 2017

<p>'This was my first travelling solo experience, Justine &amp; the team at Encounter made it so easy. I don't have doubts about recommending this to anyone.'</p>

Gwen, 56VIC

Bali Resort Escape

June 2017

<p>'My second Encounter tour, and the common thread is that you're with a group of people, of a similar age, who are all looking to enjoy their holiday. Makes for a good dynamic.'</p>

Mark, 55WA

Red Centre Discovery

June 2017

<p>'This trip was such a great adventure. The tour guide was absolutely brilliant and informative. The whole group got along famously even though there was a large age range! It was certainly one of the best experiences I've ever had!'</p>

Lisa, 45Coolum Beach, QLD

Bali Resort Escape

June 2017

<p>'Great holiday with a lovely group of people in a fantastic resort!!'</p>

Gail, 44WA

Red Centre Discovery

June 2017

<p>'Fantastic, well organised tour with a great group of people. Highly recommend Encounter Travel.'</p>

Deb, 55Wamberal, NSW

Bali Resort Escape

June 2017

<p>'I was a bit nervous about doing this, having never travelled solo, but I'm so pleased I went! The Bali escape was outstanding, so well organised, wonderful location and a really lovely group of people. I'm definitely going to be booking an Encounter holiday again. '</p>

Susan, 48Auckland, New Zealand

Moscow to Prague

May 2017

<p>'Not only was my holiday great value for money, it was well organised and thoroughly enjoyable. A lovely group of fellow travellers made it an experience I will treasure forever.'</p>

Michelle, 53NSW

First Timers

First time to join a solo travel group? For a lot of our travellers it's their first time. You'll find our groups friendly and sociable.

Sydney MeetUp Group. Join Us.

We have a Meet Up group for Sydney Solo Travellers. Held in the evenings, usually drinks and dinner, Sydney city location.

Middle East

Antarctica

Encounter Travel provides holidays for solo travellers. Since 2006 we've been creating tour, cruise and resort packages for solo travellers that like to share their travel experiences. Visiting destinations across Australia and around the globe our holidays include short tropical escapes, leisurely touring, cruises and active walking trips.